J.L. Henker - Fantasy/Sci-fi Author
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J.L. Henker - Fantasy/Sci-fi Author
@jlhenker.bsky.social
Writer, blogger and host of the YouTube Channel: Women Fantasy Authors (focused on indies). I facilitate a support group for women fantasy writers. Queer. Wife. Grandma. Cat mom.
https://jlhenker.com
https://youtube.com/@womenfantasyauthors
Are you an author in need of an author platform & don't know where to start? I'm teaching an on-line workshop on just that, Saturday, August 9th from 2-3:30PM PST. This will be a small class (10-12 participants). Only a couple spots left. More detail in alt text. #authors #marketing
July 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I have a short story in the upcoming Antifa Lit Journal Vol. 1. You can pre-order anywhere books are sold or get your copy by backing the Kickstarter for Volume 2 so we can continue to speak out against the rise of fascism in the US and around the world. bit.ly/ALJKick

#authors #anthologies
May 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Do you write #Fantasy that includes #dragons? Are you on StoryOrigin? I'm doing a newsetter builder promo. If your story includes dragons, I invite you to join. It is a giveaway--they download your free book in exchange for signing up for your newsletter. Email questions to jlhenkerauthor@gmail.com
May 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
What’s on your nightstand? Here’s my pile. Some cozy, fantasy, RPG fantasy, memoir, paranormal fantasy & a graphic novel. I’m usually reading two at a time. #books #authors #reading
May 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#bookmail! Just received WA Simpson's The Hatter's Daughter, book 3 in Tales from the Riven Isles. Love this series. Not just re-tellings of fairy tales, they're remastered. Interested in learning more about WA? Here's my interview with her: youtu.be/2_3yiKTNdVI
#authors #fantasy #fairytales
April 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is who those MFers want to hurt by cutting Medicaid so billionaires can get bigger tax cuts. It’s pure evil. We need to keep the pressure on & keep protesting.
April 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here’s my sign.
April 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Santa Rosa, California says #handsoff. 5000 strong. There were people of all ages & it was joyful & peaceful.
April 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here’s my sign.
April 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Bay Area Coalition Speaker Series announces Joan Baez and Heather Cox Richardson in conversation on May 8th, 2-3 PM PST. Here's the sign-up link. It's a free virtual event.
www.mobilize.us/democracyact...
March 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Cave of Whispers is almost done and the planned launch is September. Welcome to the Kingdom of Sigor, a land of magic, political intrigue and dragons. Sign up for my email list and receive your free copy of the prequel, Daughter of the Dispossessed, now!
March 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I'm participating in an author promo with a great group of other fantasy authors. You can download free books, including my novella, Daughter of the Dispossessed. Enjoy your free reads! books.bookfunnel.com/fantasticrea...
#books #fantsy #authors
March 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This is a photo of a final edit of my novella. It’s already been edited many times, but I wanted one last look before publication. See all those yellow stickies? Those are additional edits. If anyone still thinks being an indie author is glamorous, I have some news. #editing #authors #fantasy #books
March 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My latest blog post (lnkd.in/g6BgsMyk) is about Jack London, who I discovered is credited with writing one of the first modern dystopian novels, The Iron Heel. I recently toured his ranch and museum. #jacklondon #authors #writing
February 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Thank you, m'Lord. My high fantasy novella, Daugther of the Dispossessed, is available for free to anyone who signs up for my email list. Expect twice monthly missives full of interesting tidbits & free books. Sign up here: mailchi.mp/08819d87d525...
#fantasy #dragons #authors #books #freebies
February 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
His sentiment is also why we write it. #bookwormsat #books #quotes #authors #fantasy
February 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I volunteer for my local Friends of the Library. I thought a picture of a bunch of donated #books might make us all feel better.
January 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Please support local bookstores. The easy, socially responsible alternative is Bookshop.org. Check out their 5 year annual report. $40 million diverted from Amazon and refocused on local, independent bookstores. Local bookstores rule! #books #supportlocal #bookstores
January 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Here’s what’s in my nightstand queue. What’s in yours? #reading #authors #book
January 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My friend & writing colleagues JS Ruff just released their first cozy fantasy. The cover is delicious & I can’t wait to serve it up. #authors #books #cozyfantasy
January 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Merry Christmas from Santa & his rein…I mean #dragons.
I hope yours is merry & bright.
(I purchased these last year on Etsy). #santaclaus #Christmas
December 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM
My kitty is ready for the holidays. I have some baking left to do, but all the gifts are ready to go.

#catsofbluesky #cats #christmas
December 15, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Happy Holidays to everyone (however you celebrate). My friend and writing colleague H.L. Bernabe wrote a wonderful cozy Christmas fantasy story and I wanted to share it with you. We could all use a teddy bear with a heart and a circle of good friends.
drive.google.com/file/d/1PJ8D...
December 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Wow, I was one of the early birds.
September 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Our Friends of the Library received a donation of Irish Fairy Tales from 1924. The color plates are stunning. #books #fairytales #Ireland
September 18, 2024 at 3:42 PM